begin to see the light

begin to see the light

To start to understand something, especially something that one was previously confused about or skeptical of. Tutoring helped me begin to see the light about these physics equations. I used to wonder why people disliked Lydia, but I began to see the light after I caught her making fun of me.
See also: begin, light, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

begin to see the light

Fig. to begin to understand something. (See also see the light (at the end of the tunnel).) My algebra class has been hard for me, but I'm beginning to see the light. I was totally confused, but I began to see the light after your explanation.
See also: begin, light, see
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (one's) heart is set on (something)
  • (one) could use (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a fast talker
  • (one) never would have guessed
  • a horse of another
  • a horse of another color
  • a horse of another colour
  • (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
  • all right